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LONDON BOROUGH OF TOWER HAMLETS TOWN & COUNTRY PLANNING ACT 1990 MAJOR APPLICATIONS UNDER ARTICLE 15(4) OF THE TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING (DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT PROCEDURE) ORDER 2015 AND OTHER SIGNIFICANT APPLICATIONS. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE LONDON BOROUGH OF TOWER HAMLETS IS CONSIDERING THE FOLLOWING APPLICATIONS
ArcelorMittal Orbit, Thornton Street, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, London, E20 2AD PA/25/01172
Cross-boundary application for detailed planning permission for the installation of launch platform to the existing ArcelorMittal Orbit structure within the London Borough of Newham and construction of a return tower within the London Borough of Tower Hamlets to support a new zip line visitor attraction.
The application can be viewed on the Council’s web site at https://development.towerhamlets.gov.uk. If you are unable to view the application on the internet, please contact the customer service team at 020 7364 5009 or e-mail planning&mailto:planning&building@towerhamlets.gov.uk
Any person who wishes to make representations relating to any of these applications should do so, in writing, within a period of 14 days from the date of publication of this notice (unless stated above) by using the web link https://development.towerhamlets.gov.uk, by e-mail to development.control@towerhamlets.gov.uk (please include your postal address) or in writing to Development Management, Planning and Building Control, Housing and Regeneration Directorate, Tower Hamlets Town Hall, 160 Whitechapel Road, London E1 1BJ.
Dated: 23rd October 2025
SRIPRIYA SUDHAKAR, Director Planning and Building Control
NOTIFICATION THAT A PLANNING APPLICATION HAS BEEN DETERMINED
Location: Empson Street Industrial Estate, Empson Street, E3
Description: Demolition of existing buildings and structures, and the redevelopment of the site to provide flexible industrial floorspace (Use Class E(g)(i)/E(g)(iii)/B2/B8), with ancillary offices, central yard space, landscaping, and other associated works. Use class reconfiguration and change of use of the MOT garage to provide flexible industrial floorspace (Use Class E(g)(i)/E(g)(iii)/B2/B8) and a circular economy hub.
This application is accompanied by an Environmental Impact Assessment. Planning Reference: PA/24/00568.
As required by The Town and Country Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations 2017 (as amended), the London Borough of Tower Hamlets (LBTH) is informing that the public by local advertisement that the application has been determined.
The application referenced above has now been determined by Tower Hamlets Council as Local Planning Authority, and it was decided to permit the application on 14th October 2025.
A copy of the decision is available online at https://development.towerhamlets.gov.uk. If you are unable to view the application on the internet, please contact the customer service team at 020 7364 5009 or e-mail planning&building@towerhamlets.gov.uk.
Date of Notice: 23rd October 2025
SRIPRIYA SUDHAKAR, Director Planning and Building Control
LONDON BOROUGH OF TOWER HAMLETS PLANNING (LISTED BUILDINGS AND CONSERVATION AREAS) ACT 1990, SECTIONS 10, 67 AND 73 APPLICATIONS FOR LISTED BUILDING CONSENT AND APPLICATIONS FOR DEVELOPMENT WHICH WOULD IN THE OPINION OF THE LOCAL PLANNING AUTHORITY AFFECT THE CHARACTER OR APPEARANCE OF AN AREA DESIGNATED AS A CONSERVATION AREA OR WOULD AFFECT THE SETTING OF A LISTED BUILDING
4A Sandys Row, London, E1 7HW PA/25/01780 & PA/25/01781
Retrospective structural repairs to East wall. Installation of replacement stone sills. Installation of security gates to main entrance and security doors to external courtyards. Replacement of rainwater goods. Removal of concrete steps to the North courtyard. New paving in South courtyard. Alterations of Bimah to interior of synagogue. Provision of cross ventilation to basement to mitigate damp. Decoration of external rear wall at ground floor level and other minor associated works.
BT Street Hub Outside 175 to 179, East India Dock Road, London, E14 0EA PA/25/01747
Proposed installation of a new Street Hub 3 unit
47 Arnold Road, London, E3 4NU PA/25/01797
Internal and external alterations to a Grade II listed dwelling, including:
Reconfiguration of the basement to create an open-plan kitchen and dining space, with new structural beams, underfloor heating, and the reuse of the rear outrigger as a utility and WC.
Refurbishment of the upper-ground-floor living spaces, including partial removal of the partition wall between front and rear rooms with retained nibs, reinstatement of stone entrance steps, repair of cast-iron railings, and installation of SlimLite Heritage double-glazed sash windows within existing box frames.
Reconfiguration of the first floor to form a new family bathroom and ensuite; replacement of non-original joinery and radiators; and addition of a new rear mid-landing sash window.
Loft-level works including insulation upgrades within the mansard roof, replacement of hollow-core doors with solid timber four-panel doors, and installation of a flush conservation-style rooflight.
External works comprising gentle cleaning and repainting of masonry, partial rebuilding of the rear outrigger wall in matching London Stock Brick, repair and repainting of railings, and general garden refurbishment.
Installation of an air-source heat pump, underfloor heating to lower and ground floors, and column radiators to upper floors as part of an energy-efficiency upgrade.
Dawson House, Walden Street, London E1 2BD PA/25/01661
Removal of flammable balustrades to the balconies and replacement with metal handrail and perforated balustrade at Dawson House.
293 - 297 Whitechapel Road, London, E1 1BY PA/25/01699
Change of use from Class E to mixed use Class E/Sui Generis (Hot food takeaway), including internal and external works to establish a single unit.
24 Stanfield Road, London, E3 5QH PA/25/01750
Proposed replacement of existing ground floor front windows with upgraded aluminium window, replacement of existing front door with composite door, removal of existing rear windows and installation of new French doors.
18 Tomlins Grove, London, E3 4NX PA/25/01754
Refurbishment of family bathroom, bathroom vent installation, new cupboards in kitchen.
BT Street Hub at Pavement of Mile End Road, Outside 38 O’Leary Square, London, E1 PA/25/01707
Proposed removal of an existing Telephone Kiosk, and the installation of a new Street Hub 3 unit
BT Street Hub unit opposite 474 Commercial Road, Commercial Road, London E1 PA/25/01720
Proposed installation of a new Street Hub 3 unit
BT Street Hub Opposite No 85 Roman Road, London, E2 PA/25/01745
Proposed removal of an existing Telephone Kiosk, and the installation of a new Street Hub 3 unit
The following are householder applications and in the event of an appeal against a refusal of planning permission, which is to be dealt with on the basis of representations in writing, any representations made about these applications will be sent to the secretary of state, and there will be no further opportunity to comment at appeal stage
47 Arnold Road, London, E3 4NU PA/25/01796
Internal and external alterations to a Grade II listed dwelling, including:
Reconfiguration of the basement to create an open-plan kitchen and dining space, with new structural beams, underfloor heating, and the reuse of the rear outrigger as a utility and WC.
Refurbishment of the upper-ground-floor living spaces, including partial removal of the partition wall between front and rear rooms with retained nibs, reinstatement of stone entrance steps, repair of cast-iron railings, and installation of SlimLite Heritage double-glazed sash windows within existing box frames.
Reconfiguration of the first floor to form a new family bathroom and ensuite; replacement of non-original joinery and radiators; and addition of a new rear mid-landing sash window.
Loft-level works including insulation upgrades within the mansard roof, replacement of hollow-core doors with solid timber four-panel doors, and installation of a flush conservation-style rooflight.
External works comprising gentle cleaning and repainting of masonry, partial rebuilding of the rear outrigger wall in matching London Stock Brick, repair and repainting of railings, and general garden refurbishment.
Installation of an air-source heat pump, underfloor heating to lower and ground floors, and column radiators to upper floors as part of an energy-efficiency upgrade.
7 Pekin Close, London, E14 6HA PA/25/01792
Installation of solar panels to the front roof of main dwelling.
Any person who wishes to make representations relating to any of these applications should do so, in writing, within a period of 21 days from the date of publication of this notice (unless stated above) by using the web link https://development.towerhamlets.gov.uk
, by e-mail to development.control@towerhamlets.gov.uk (please include your postal address) or in writing to Development Management, Planning and Building Control, Housing and Regeneration Directorate, Tower Hamlets Town Hall, 160 Whitechapel Road, London E1 1BJ.Dated: 23rd October 2025
SRIPRIYA SUDHAKAR, Director Planning and Building Control
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